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An Angel for May
by Melvin BurgessTam travels back in time to his small English town at the time of World War II, where his friendship helps a traumatized girl living on a farm just outside the town.
An Angel in Provence
by Nancy Robards ThompsonShe's landed a dream project: transforming an eighteenth-century rectory in Avignon into a summer home. But the client insists on hiring local furniture artisan Philippe Beaulieu--young, eccentric, irritatingly. . . French. Their styles couldn't be more different; his ultramodern designs definitely clash with Rita's classic tastes. But as the saying goes, Vive la diffÉrence! Working closely in the romantic ProvenÇal countryside, the colleagues discover shared passions outside the studio, and recently widowed Rita throws herself into their affair with appropriate French Élan, never thinking her heart is at risk. But with her dreams so tantalizingly close, Rita must find the courage to take hold of them. . . and never let them go.
An Angel in Time
by Stella CameronChristmastime. Hannah Bradshaw arrives home to find an elderly gentleman with a snowy-white beard waiting on her steps. He hands her a worn and battered envelope. But before Hannah can find out who he is, he vanishes.... Hannah opens the envelope to find a long-lost letter from her hometown sweetheart, Roman Frazer. Seven years ago they'd planned to marry - until another woman claimed to be carrying Roman's child. Distraught, Hannah fled. This letter states the baby wasn't Roman's. Could Hannah have been wrong to run away from the one man she'd always loved...and still loved? It's time for Hannah to find out the truth....
An Angel to Die For: A Mystery (Augusta Goodnight Mysteries)
by Mignon F. BallardPrentice Dobson has just lost her job, her boyfriend, almost everything that has until now made her feel complete. To collect her thoughts and mourn her younger sister's recent passing, Prentice leaves the city for her small hometown in Georgia. But there is no comfort to be found in the beloved town of her youth-the town is aquiver with the news that her Uncle Faris' grave has been dug up, perhaps by vandals. And Prentice begins to doubt the simple reasons she has been given for her sister's death. She needs help, desperately. Just in the nick of time, in steps the baggage-toting, wisecracking guardian angel, Augusta Goodnight, sent down from Heaven for just such emergencies. Perhaps Heaven's best angel-sleuth, Augusta usually tends to Heaven's vast strawberry fields, but for people at their wit's end, like Prentice, she is always on-call. In her guardian angel, Prentice finds the strength she needs to investigate the lives of her dead relatives, although, in the case of Augusta Goodnight, "dead" is relative. Resourceful, amiable, and literally down-to-earth, Augusta helps Prentice try to both uncover the reasons for her sister's death and cover her uncle's grave. Mignon F. Ballard's charming and funny mystery, starring the unstoppable Augusta Goodnight, is the second in a series hailed by critics as "heavenly."
An Angel's Apprentice: An Angel's Apprentice (Daniel Winkcler Ser.)
by D. D. AnginniAn Angel's Apprentice is a fictional work of youth literature set in the world of fantasy and the story tells of an epic battle among the most powerful angels of Eden (the Seals) and how Daniel Winkcler will wake these creatures in order to save Humanity. You hold in your hands a powerful artefact capable of transporting you into a fantastical adventure with the oldest and most powerful beings that have ever lived on Earth: the Celestial Seals. Enter into Daniel Winkcler's universe, a fifteen year old kid who turns out to be the key figure in an ancient battle. Guided by his master, Jihlava, and counting on his friends by his side, Daniel will need to learn how to control his new powers, take on daunting enemies and wake up the oldest and most invincible Seals leveling out the balance of powers between the Rebels and the Resistence. Only then will he prevent a new Armageddon from destroying Humanity. The gateway you are holding will take you through a succession of battles, chases, mysticism, legends, tournaments, treasure hunts and romance that are enough to take away the breath of any hero. Get ready for this unforgettable journey and open up the book. Have fun!
An Angel's Story
by Max LucadoSpiritual beings populate the stories of Scripture. Angels singing. Demons infecting. Heavenly hosts fighting . . . Ignore the armies of God and Satan and you ignore the heart of Scripture. Ever since the snake tempted Eve in Eden, we've known: there is more to this world than meets the eye.In this classic Christmas novella, best-selling author Max Lucado imagines the spiritual conflict that surrounded the coming of Christ. Surely there was much. If Satan could pre-empt Christ in the cradle, there'd be no Christ on the cross.Journey back in time to the very throne of God ... and witness firsthand the glory, the wonder, and the battle that took place on the very first Christmas.
An Angel's Story
by Max LucadoSpiritual beings populate the stories of Scripture. Angels singing. Demons infecting. Heavenly hosts fighting . . . Ignore the armies of God and Satan and you ignore the heart of Scripture. Ever since the snake tempted Eve in Eden, we've known: there is more to this world than meets the eye. In this classic Christmas novella, best-selling author Max Lucado imagines the spiritual conflict that surrounded the coming of Christ. Surely there was much. If Satan could pre-empt Christ in the cradle, there'd be no Christ on the cross. Journey back in time to the very throne of God ... and witness firsthand the glory, the wonder, and the battle that took place on the very first Christmas. E-book bonus content: An Angel's Story!
An Angel's Touch
by Heather GrahamA tale of loss, love, and heartwarming holiday miracles from a beloved New York Times–bestselling author. Thirty-something Cathy and Don Angel seem to have it all. But tragedy strikes when, driving from New York to New England on Christmas Eve, they are involved in a catastrophic accident—with no survivors. Halfway to heaven, they are visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells them both that they must perform three miracles by midnight to complete their journey. To do so, Cathy and Don must get inextricably involved with the lives of several desperate strangers, all afflicted with unique miseries, and all in need of divine intervention. On this dark and silent night, these six individuals will discover that as long as miracles can happen, hope will never die. From a master novelist known for both romance and suspense, including such bestsellers as Haunted Destiny and Let the Dead Sleep, this is a humorous, touching Christmas story featuring &“a unique portrayal of the heavenly realm&” (Library Journal). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
An Angle on the World: Dispatches and Diversions from the New Yorker and Beyond
by Bill BarichSpanning over thirty years of writing, An Angle on the World is a wonderful collection of articles that cross the globe and introduce readers to many characters, introduced as only Bill Barich can. As said by Time magazine, Barich's touch is always "artful and compassionate."Broken up into two sections, Barich shares stories of the people, from those that have shaken him to the core, to others from a much lighter place.As he notes in his introduction, "I've spent much of my writing life indulging curiosity, throwing myself into situations and subcultures to gain an education and acquire my own angle on the world. The dispatches collected here arose from that desire."From the troubles in Northern Ireland and the homeless in San Francisco to the US-Mexico borders, Barich went to the people to find the "real story. These are his dispatches. "They all explore stories the press had ignored or covered in a desultory way, at least in my view." While doing his research for these pieces, Barich would speak with grocers, butchers, and even barbers to get his story, knowing that they would give him the truth, as opposed to those that would try to skew reality for someone writing for a magazine.Barich also shows the other side of things, as he speaks about diversions of a "lighter fare." From meetings with Jerry Garcia and trips to Barbados and Culebra, readers will enjoy the work that has kept Barich busy for so many decades, and helped him become one of the most enjoyable writers of our time.An Angle on the World is a terrific compilation from a brilliant writer that offers a raw sense of reality from the people who live it. No filter, no fluff, just the truth as Barich told it. They're real and genuine stories, and shown from a caring point of view that make this collection a definite can't-miss.
An Angry-Ass Black Woman
by Karen E. MillerThe autobiographical novel from the author of Uptown Dreams and Satin Doll Karen E. Quinones Miller is AN ANGRY-ASS BLACK WOMAN You'd be angry, too . . . if you grew up poorer than poor in Harlem in the 1960s and '70s, a place of unrelenting violence, racism, crime, rape, scamming, drinking, and drugging . . . with a dad permanently checked out in Bellevue and a mom at the end of her rope raising you, your twin sister, and your two brothers, moving every time the money runs out-- and doing what it takes to survive. But there's more to her story . . . Ke-Ke Quinones was whip smart and sassy, a voracious reader of everything from poetry to the classics. No matter what, 117th Street--where you could always count on someone to stand up for you--would always be home. And with every hard-knock lesson learned, Ke-Ke grew fiercer, unleashing her inner angry-ass black woman to get through it all. Is this her final chapter? Now, decades later, comatose in a hospital bed after a medical crisis, she reflects on her life--her success as a journalist and renowned author, her tragicomic memories of Harlem, her turbulent marriage, the birth of her daughter, future possibilities--all the while surrounded by her splintered family in all of their sound and fury. Will she rise above once more?
An Angry-Ass Black Woman
by Karen E. MillerThe autobiographical novel from the author of Uptown Dreams and Satin Doll Karen E. Quinones Miller is AN ANGRY-ASS BLACK WOMAN You'd be angry, too . . . if you grew up poorer than poor in Harlem in the 1960s and '70s, a place of unrelenting violence, racism, crime, rape, scamming, drinking, and drugging . . . with a dad permanently checked out in Bellevue and a mom at the end of her rope raising you, your twin sister, and your two brothers, moving every time the money runs out-- and doing what it takes to survive. But there's more to her story . . . Ke-Ke Quinones was whip smart and sassy, a voracious reader of everything from poetry to the classics. No matter what, 117th Street--where you could always count on someone to stand up for you--would always be home. And with every hard-knock lesson learned, Ke-Ke grew fiercer, unleashing her inner angry-ass black woman to get through it all. Is this her final chapter? Now, decades later, comatose in a hospital bed after a medical crisis, she reflects on her life--her success as a journalist and renowned author, her tragicomic memories of Harlem, her turbulent marriage, the birth of her daughter, future possibilities--all the while surrounded by her splintered family in all of their sound and fury. Will she rise above once more?
An Anishinaabe Christmas
by Wab KinewA festive, joyful Indigenous picture book that explores both Christmas traditions and Anishinaabe culture, for fans of Santa in the City and Go Show the World.One winter solstice, Mommy says, "Baby, we're going home to the Rez. We're going to have an Anishinaabe Christmas." But this is Baby's first Christmas away from the city, and they're worried! They have a lot of questions:How will Santa know where to find them?Why do we have presents on Christmas?How come they're going home to the Rez but don't live there?On the long trip to Mooshom's and Kookom's, Baby learns about animals being part of their family, about the North Star leading them home and even the meanings of some Anishinaabe words. Will this Anishinaabe Christmas be Baby's best yet?
An Anne Perry Christmas: A Christmas Journey A Christmas Visitor Two Holiday Novels
by Anne PerryFor the first time in one cozy volume: Anne Perry’s first two Christmas novels–yuletide offerings full of holiday magic... and murder. “One of the best books to brighten the joyous season.”– USA Today “This brief work has an almost Jamesian subtlety...[A]powerful message of responsibility and redemption.”– The Wall Street Journal In the Berkshire countryside, family and guests have gathered for a delicious weekend fête surrounded by roaring fires and candlelight. It’s scarcely the setting for misfortune, and no one–not even that clever budding sleuth Lady Vespasia Cumming-Gould–anticipates the tragedy that is to darken this holiday house party. A Christmas Visitor: “Satisfyingly dark and suspenseful.”– Entertainment Weekly “Wondrous . . . a welcome entry to the seasonal thriller.”– Richmond Times-Dispatch At the Dreghorn family reunion, the tranquility of a snowbound English estate is shattered by what an apparently accidental death. The victim’s distraught wife summons her godfather, the distinguished mathematician and inventor Henry Rathbone, to the scene. And questions about the tragic event soon turn into whispers of murder.
An Anniversary Feast
by Michael BaronDeborah Gold and her boyfriend Sage are celebrating their three-month anniversary, marking one of the longest relationships Deborah has had in a young life of too much work and not nearly enough play. They have a special, very romantic day planned, one that will culminate in a sumptuous meal at one of the hottest restaurants in the country. When they wake up to a blizzard, though, they realize that not only have their evening plans changed, but everything they were going to do for their celebration has been snowed out. Fortunately, for a couple of food lovers like Deborah and Sage, there's a day's worth of entertainment available in trying to turn the limited supplies in Sage's apartment into a fine-dining experience. The adventure this entails will challenge their creativity and define their relationship in ways they've never before considered.The second of four novelettes about the Golds, who we first met in the national bestseller LEAVES, AN ANNIVERSARY FEAST is a cornucopia of food and romance.
An Anniversary to Die For
by Valerie WolzienIT’S THE PARTY OF THE YEAR. CHAMPAGNE, CAVIAR . . . AND MURDER. The anniversary celebration at the inn where Susan and Jed Henshaw spent their honeymoon promised to be a night to remember. And it was . . . for all the wrong reasons. For by evening’s end, Ashley Marks became the ultimate party pooper. She was dead, apparently poisoned, her body hidden beneath a pile of gifts on the bed in the Henshaw’s room. Ashley certainly wasn’t popular in social circles, but who at the soiree disliked her enough to knock her off? Following a cold trail of clues, Susan tracks down a killer whose roots may be buried deep in Ashley’s past, along with deadly secrets. . . . From the Paperback edition.
An Annoying ABC
by Barbara BottnerImagine a preschool classroom with 25 cranky kids and one beleaguered teacher. It only takes one small annoying act from Adelaide to set off a chain reaction of bad behavior. Dexter is drooling, Flora is fuming, Jasper is jeering, Kirby is kicking . . . and before you know it, Stella is stumbling, Todd is tumbling, and Winthrop is weeping. Oh, oh, oh! What will it take to turn this annoying day around? Readers will be amazed and amused to see what happens when Adelaide . . . apologizes.Barbara Bottner and Michael Emberley follow up their bestselling Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I Don't) with this outrageously funny alphabet book that shows that kindness can be contagious, too.
An Annoying ABC: Read & Listen Edition
by Barbara BottnerImagine a preschool classroom with 25 cranky kids and one beleaguered teacher. It only takes one small annoying act from Adelaide to set off a chain reaction of bad behavior. Kids will want to read and listen along to all of the commotion. Dexter is drooling, Flora is fuming, Jasper is jeering, Kirby is kicking . . . and before you know it, Stella is stumbling, Todd is tumbling, and Winthrop is weeping. Oh, oh, oh! What will it take to turn this annoying day around? Readers will be amazed and amused to see what happens when Adelaide . . . apologizes. Barbara Bottner and Michael Emberley follow up their bestselling Miss Brooks Loves Books (and I Don't) with this outrageously funny alphabet book that shows that kindness can be contagious, too.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
An Anonymous Girl \ Una chica anónima (Spanish edition)
by Sarah Pekkanen Greer HendricksPara ganar algo de dinero, Jessica Farris acepta participar en un estudio psicológico sobre ética y moralidad. Pero a medida que el experimento va de la clínica hacia el mundo real, se comienza a desdibujar la línea entre lo que es verdadero y lo que no lo es. Shields, quien lidera el estudio, parece saber lo que Jess está pensando ... y lo que está escondiendo. El comportamiento de Jessica no solo será monitoreado, sino también manipulado. Atrapada dentro de una red de atracción, engaño y celos, Jess aprende rápidamente que algunas obsesiones pueden ser mortales. De las autoras del besteseller La esposa entre nosotros, Greer Hendricks y Sarah Pekkanen, Una chica anónima promete mantenerte cautivado por todas las sorpresas que te dejarán sin palabras.
An Anonymous Girl: A Novel
by Sarah Pekkanen Greer HendricksThe next novel of psychological suspense and obsession from the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us <P><P>Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. <P><P>When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. <P><P>Question #1: Could you tell a lie without feeling guilt? <P><P>But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she’s thinking…and what she’s hiding. <P><P>Question #2: Have you ever deeply hurt someone you care about? <P><P>As Jess’s paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what in her life is real, and what is one of Dr. Shields’ manipulative experiments. Caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly. <P><P>Question #3: Should a punishment always fit the crime? <P><P>From the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us comes an electrifying new novel about doubt, passion, and just how much you can trust someone. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
An Antarctic Mystery
by Jules VerneIn the year 1839, Mr. Jeorling, whose geological and mineralogical research have led him to the Kerguelen sub-Antarctic archipelago in the Indian Ocean, sets sail on the "Halbrane", whose captain Len Guy is obsessed with Edgar Allan Poe's novel "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym". --- In that narrative, Poe recounts the adventures of Len Guy's brother William Guy who as captain of the "Jane" was persuaded by Arthur Gordon Pym to direct an expedition to the Antarctic. The "Jane" vanished on this voyage, though Pym was still able to pass along his diary to Edgar Allen Poe. --- Increasingly persuaded of the truthfulness of the tale, Mr. Jeorling encourages Captain Len Guy to pursue his brother - whom they believe may still be alive - into the Antarctic. --- Aside from the natural perils of the ocean, they must also face down a mutiny of the sailors on the "Halbrane".
An Antarctic Mystery
by Jules VerneAn Antarctic Mystery; or, The Sphinx of the Ice Fields, was published first in 1897 as a response to Edgar Allan Poe's 1838 novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It is an adventure story following the journey of of an unnamed narrator through the Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean aboard the ship, the Halbrane.
An Antarctic Mystery
by Jules Verneules Verne’s sequel to Poe’s classic The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. ??? ?A captain seeking a lost brother. ??? ?A sailor obsessed with redemption as he hides a dark secret. ??? ?A wealthy onlooker intrigued by possibility. ??? ?Brought together by coincidence, they embark on a journey into the uncharted waters of the Antarctic. ??? ?Jules Verne weaves a story of exploration, adventure, and mystery in this exciting tale. An Antarctic Mystery is the unauthorized sequel to Edgar Allan Poe’s The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket and brings closure to Poe’s cliffhanger ending. ??? ?Journey through the Antarctic as Verne reveals the shocking conclusion to one of his favorite childhood tales.
An Anteater Named Arthur
by Bernard WaberIn a story told through his mother's eyes, Arthur is seen as a sometimes annoying, but always lovable, anteater.
An Anthology of Ancient Mesopotamian Texts: When the Gods were Human
by Sabine FrankeLearn about the ancient civilizations of Iraq and Syria, through the stories they told. This book gathers the best stories of ancient Near Eastern literature surrounding the Mesopotamian gods, men, and kings. It takes the reader on a journey back to the birth of literature in Mesopotamia—which at the same time seems so distant yet so familiar. Fairy tales, myths, and epics of this region are still able to entertain readers today—and allow us to delve into the fascinating life of this ancient civilization. This book includes fables such as that of the tooth worm, which causes tooth pain, as well as the great myth of Innanas, which describes the goddess Ishtar&’s transition to the underworld. There are also stories of daily life, such as that of a student, and the Sumerian incantations against a crying baby.
An Anthology of Modern Irish Poetry
by Wes DavisNever before has there been a single-volume anthology of modern Irish poetry so significant and groundbreaking as An Anthology of Modern Irish Poetry. Collected here is a comprehensive representation of Irish poetic achievement in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, from poets such as Austin Clarke and Samuel Beckett who were writing while Yeats and Joyce were still living; to those who came of age in the turbulent '60s as sectarian violence escalated, including Seamus Heaney and Michael Longley; to a new generation of Irish writers, represented by such diverse, interesting voices as David Wheatley (born 1970) and Sinéad Morrissey (born 1972). Scholar and editor Wes Davis has chosen work by more than fifty leading modern and contemporary Irish poets. Each poet is represented by a generous number of poems (there are nearly 800 poems in the anthology). The editor's selection includes work by world-renowned poets, including a couple of Nobel Prize winners, as well as work by poets whose careers may be less well known to the general public; by poets writing in English; and by several working in the Irish language (Gaelic selections appear in translation). Accompanying the selections are a general introduction that provides a historical overview, informative short essays on each poet, and helpful notes--all prepared by the editor.